Not
everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no denying Tom’s artistic talent and his
single-minded...er, vision. Luckily, I’m secure enough in my sexuality to
appreciate Kake (pronounced “Cocky”) and his wordless adventures. This is a beautifully
produced book, as you’d expect from Taschen.

27.-40. Fatale
#12-24 (Image, 2013-14) ***¾

Writer:
Ed Brubaker/Artist: Sean Phillips

Hardly the
most satisfying ending in the world (almost predictable), but still a lot of
fun on the journey to the finale.

Writers/artists:
variousThe core series ended with a whimper, not a bang. So Fury was some kinda intergalactic cop who helped The Watcher commit suicide? Erm...okaaaaay.The two spin-offs had their moments, with the Hulk vs Iron Man mini the superior series.But the surprise package was Original Sins, featuring a quirky Young Avengers story, plus fascinating short tales featuring some strong writing.

I’m a
sucker for this amazing Aussie artist’s work. These booklets, featuring some
reprinted work from decades earlier, are a lovely taster of the new work to
come (hopefully soon). Hurry up, Fil! While we're waiting, check out his website HERE.124. Get
Lost #1 (NCG, 1987) **¾